UH-Hilo to Provide Large-Screen Festival Viewing

The University of Hawai`i at Hilo will provide public viewing of the 50th annual Merrie Monarch Festival from Thursday through Saturday at the Campus Center Plaza.

The university will provide a large screen with 125 seats available on a first-come, first-served basis from 6 p.m. to midnight. There is no admission charge.

“UH-Hilo is proud to serve as an overflow venue for the viewing of this year’s festivities,” said University Relations Director Jerry Chang. “We will also have food booths available by various university clubs and organizations.”

The event is sponsored by the UH Hilo Student Association and the Office of the Chancellor.

For more information, contact Rachel Nazara at 974-7500 or Gail Makuakane-Lundin at 974-7444.